Like I tell everyone, my Shorty-plus was very ordinary compared with another similarly priced Japanese barlow. I would not buy it. Does the job, but it's no keeper. I'd give the meade apo or televue a go in the 1.25" formats. Probably televue if you want to be sure it's top notch. But if you're willing to put up with the weight and bulk of a big 2" barlow (which you will be able to use with both 2" & 1.25" EPs) the Uni Optics 2" is simply magnificent, and an absolute bargain for around $160 new.
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